The Spurs favorite is on the verge of a move to the USA. The highest sum ever paid by an MLS club is expected to flow.
Heung-Min Son’s move to Major League Soccer is reportedly nearing completion. As ESPN reported on Monday, Los Angeles FC will transfer around $26 million (22.5 million euros) to the island for the services of the South Korean international – that would be the highest transfer fee ever spent by an MLS team for a signing.
The previous record was $22 million (19 million euros), which Atlanta United paid for Emmanuel Latte Lath at the beginning of the year.
Soon in Hollywood? Son is said to be signing with LAFC
Former Bundesliga professional Son surprisingly announced his departure from Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. In the 1-1 draw in the friendly against Newcastle United, the 33-year-old was celebrated in his hometown of Seoul, his contract with Spurs actually runs until 2026.
“Most Difficult Decision” in Son’s Career
The offensive player moved to London from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, where he completed 454 competitive games (173 goals and 101 assists) and most recently won the Europa League.
It was “the most difficult decision” of his career, emphasized the ex-Hamburger and added with a view to the European Cup triumph in spring: “With the title win in Europe, I felt I had achieved everything I could achieve.”